Yanzhou, which seems to be calm, has been experiencing a turbulent situation during this period!
Let’s look at the two people recommended by Yi Xiaotian...
How smart Xun Yu is.
Since Cao Cao suspected Chen Gong and Zhang Miao, there must be a reason...
Immediately, he arranged for a secret sentry to lurk beside them secretly. It was precisely this move that allowed him to discover the signs of Chen Gong and Zhang Miao's affair with Lu Bu, and he immediately formulated a corresponding plan!
The time is right…
Xun Yu made a decisive decision and killed Zhang Miao directly.
Faced with the 30,000-strong army led by Lu Bu's foreign aid Guo Gong approaching the city, Xun Yu went to negotiate alone. During this period, he remained calm and composed, which made Guo Gong think that Yanzhou had already been protected, so he turned around and evacuated quickly...
Chen Gong saw that the situation was not good and did not care about being a coordinator in the city, so he fled in a hurry.
Xun Yu handled these actions without any flaw, and instantly stabilized the situation in Yanzhou!
Let’s look at Chenliu County again…
Cheng Yu first captured more than ten associates of Chen Gong and Zhang Miao, and killed them one by one to stabilize the people's hearts. Then he tried his best to persuade the states and counties who had openly betrayed them, against all opinions.
It happened that it was Cheng Yu who was not optimistic about Cao Cao and was full of bookishness. He successively lobbied Fan County, Dong'a County and other more than ten counties back.
All of a sudden, Lu Bu's invasion, which was originally a massive invasion due to internal cooperation and external cooperation, turned into a loud thunder and a small rain. Most of the more than 20 prefectures and counties rebelled and re-revolted, and then belonged to Cao Cao again. Instead, it was Lu Bu and Chen Gong lost the opportunity to seize the entire territory of Yanzhou.
Best opportunity!
This battle was beautifully deployed and the lobbying was beautiful...
Even if it was because of Yi Xiaotian's advance reminder and preparation, Xun Yu and Cheng Yu could be considered to have made a great contribution.
On the contrary, Xiahou Dun, the clan brother who made Cao Cao very relieved, was stationed in Puyang City but was attacked by Lu Bu.
call…
At this point, Cao Cao exhaled again and again.
His heart was racing...
Xun Yu and Cheng Yu were recommended by Yi Xiaotian to Cao Ren as talents who could guard the city gates...
As for Xiahou Dun's loss of Puyang, it seems that Yi Xiaotian also mentioned something - Xiahou Dun has no strategy and is irritable. If he defends the city, the city will be lost...
This sentence, now that I read it again, has some profound meaning!
"How did General Xiahou lose his Puyang City?"
There was no relevant content in the bamboo slips, so Cao Cao asked urgently...
"Yes... more than a hundred soldiers under Lu Bu's command lied about surrendering. When General Xiahou went to accept the surrender in person, he was captured by his backhand and seized the city gate. When General Xiahou broke free, Puyang City had already changed hands!"
The messenger reported the truth. "General Xiahou returned to attack Puyang City, and was hit by an arrow in one eye. Now... he has been defeated and has returned to Juancheng."
This... surrendered, was captured, counterattacked, hit by an arrow...
Isn’t it what Yi Xiaotian mentioned, being irritable and ill-informed?
"I'm so impulsive. Yuan Rang is still too impulsive."
Cao Cao frowned tightly. He was also worried about Xiahou Dun's injury in his heart, but what he regretted more was that he didn't listen to Yi Xiaotian and didn't stop this clan brother from guarding Puyang...
Now that Chengdou is young, Xiahou Dun has an arrow in his eye, which may affect his future battles!
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Huh... exhaled repeatedly.
In short, because the situation in Yanzhou was stable, Cao Cao's mood calmed down a lot.
At this moment, there was only one person in his mind - Yi Xiaotian!
That’s right, it’s Brother Yi!
He pointed out in advance the signs of internal communication with foreign enemies in Yanzhou, providing time guarantee for Cao Cao and Xun Yu to discover the rebellion.
He even accurately predicted the most suitable candidate to be stationed in Yanzhou...
Both Xun Yu and Cheng Yu made great contributions in this battle. If they had not been stationed in Yanzhou, the current situation would have been irreversible!
Even the most terrifying...
Even if Xiahou Dun garrisoned Puyang City, the city would be lost, and Yi Xiaotian also predicted it.
This, this is such a terrible insight and ability to judge the overall situation?
This ability?
It’s not just unbelievable, it should be called “excellent” and “unbelievable”!”
"Lord, this matter is of great importance!"
Xi Zhi thought about it for a moment and then reminded him.
"Although the situation in Yanzhou has stabilized, Lu Bu has captured Puyang City after all, which is the gateway to Yanzhou. I think he will definitely launch attacks on other counties in Yanzhou. In addition, Chen Gong has joined Lu Bu's camp. He has no control over Yanzhou.
It’s so familiar!”
Xi Zhicai raised his concerns...
"My lord, if we are attacking Xuzhou now, we may not be able to capture it in a short time... It's better..."
Xi Zhicai didn't finish what he said, but the meaning was too clear, why not withdraw? Defeat Lu Bu first, and then plot against Xuzhou!
Well…
Cao Cao paused for a moment and thought...
He was unwilling to evacuate Xuzhou. After all, he had captured more than a dozen cities and counties. If he returned to Yanzhou, these cities and counties would soon return to Tao Qian's hands.
Isn’t it true that these two months of conquest have been in vain?
But if troops are stationed or divided into two groups, the strength is far from reaching this level.
What's more, there has always been a faint resistance in Xuzhou, which made it difficult for Cao Cao to move forward. It even made him feel that even if he captured Xuzhou, he would not be able to sit still! Xuzhou may betray at any time...
Return to Yanzhou to aid? Or continue to attack Xuzhou?
Cao Cao was in trouble for a while...
correct!
Cao Cao had a flash of inspiration, but he had forgotten that there was another brother Yi in Suanzao County, Chenliu County, Yanzhou who was very knowledgeable about things.
When in doubt, wouldn't it be nice to ask him?
Thinking of this, Cao Cao grinned, and finally a smile appeared on his sad face...
He immediately gave orders to everyone.
"Let me think twice about this matter, and order the three armies to be ready for a decisive battle or to evacuate at any time..."
The preparations are done first, and the next thing to do is to rush to Suanzao County, five hundred miles away, to ask Brother Yi for advice.
"Here!" Everyone agreed and took orders to retreat.
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finally.
A military meeting came to an end amid ups and downs.
Fortunately, the situation is not too bad and is still stable...
The meeting dispersed and everyone went about their duties, but Cao Cao hurriedly called Cao Ren over.
"Mengde? Do you really want to go?"
Cao Ren frowned, "Now that Lu Bu has entered Yanzhou, it is not peaceful there. If we secretly rush to Suanzao County, Chenliu County, if something goes wrong... then..."
"Haha... nothing will go wrong." Cao Cao laughed out loud. "If you were Chen Gong, Lu Bu, would you have thought that I, Cao Cao, secretly rushed to Chenliu County without any troops?"
This...Cao Ren hesitated for a moment.
Cao Cao laughed "haha" and continued. "Cao Cao? Why did he take this opportunity to risk going to a small wine shop in Suanzao County, Chenliu County? Let alone Lu Bu, Chen Gong would never have imagined that he would call me Cao Cao."
I will think of it!”
At this point, Cao Cao blinked and immediately ordered, "Zixiao, prepare a few more horses! Change horses along the way. We must arrive at a wine shop within one day!"
Huh...one day?
Cao Ren exhaled, are you so anxious?
It seems that in his impression, this eldest brother has never been so eager to see someone!
It seems that Brother Yi's status in the eyes of his eldest brother Cao Cao has increased a lot!
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Da da da…
On the official road from Xuzhou to Yanzhou, the sound of rapid horse hooves can be heard continuously.
Apart from the sound of horse hooves, there seemed to be only rustling in the weather. It looked like it was going to snow!